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Newport County, Rhode Island · Nursing home

St Clare Home

4 of 5 overall from CMS

309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

Call (401) 849-3204Directions

At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

St Clare Home is a 50-bed nursing home in Newport, Rhode Island (Newport County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Rhode Island average of 3.71. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
50
Residents per day (average)
49.5
Certified since
1992 (34 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask St Clare Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 56.3%, above the Rhode Island average of 40.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident on weekends against 4.59 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. About 99.0% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Rhode Island average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 5 followed a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
May 21, 202661
Apr 10, 2025130
Apr 17, 202430

Rhode Island homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (22)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 18, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  11. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Complaint inspection · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2024)

What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Rhode Island homes averaged 2.1 fines and $65,018 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Rhode Island

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for St Clare Home?

St Clare Home has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does St Clare Home have?

St Clare Home has 50 certified beds. It averages 49.5 residents per day, about 99.0% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at St Clare Home?

The home reports 4.59 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.13 hours from registered nurses. The Rhode Island average is 3.71 hours and 0.76 hours from registered nurses.

Has St Clare Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does St Clare Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 415111. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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